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FB53 DXC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,202 mi
Last recorded121,202 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 121,202 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drivers door check strap adrift

nearside front tyre worn on edges

outer sills corroding

rear door upper catch not working

underbody coated in mud

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,243 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers door check trap adrift

rear brake pipes corroding

underbody coated in mud!

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,968 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers door check trap adrift

rear brake pipes corroding

underbody coated in mud!

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,464 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil overfull

exhaust corroding

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroding

underbody coated in mud

Fail 20 Jan 2015 94,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil overfull

exhaust corroding

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroding

underbody coated in mud

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,204 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside sill corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

spare wheel secured with cable ties

Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,204 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside sill corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

spare wheel secured with cable ties

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,267 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,402 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 72,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,739 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 64,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre sidewall damage not to cords

Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,232 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of wiper blades

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,776 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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FB53 DXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 DXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB53 DXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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